December 11th, 2009 by building a pond
TRICKS I’VE LEARNED
Digital Designs are not only a current wave or trend, it is predicted to be the wave of the future. I am glad I discovered this concept four years ago and adapted it to my water feature business.
I started constructing waterfalls in 1982 and have since designed and built over 1,900 in southern [...]
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November 29th, 2009 by building a pond
1. Liners will eventually leak. Manufacturers have varying warranties, ranging from 15 to 30 years, with a 75-year life expectancy. In reality, it will definitely last as long as the guarantee claims as long as you leave it in the box, and store it in your garage.
Once you place it [...]
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November 25th, 2009 by building a pond
One of the most challenging aspects of designing ponds and waterfalls is trying to convey my ideas to my client. Coming up with award-winning pond designs or implementing them using adequate skills and experience is not a problem. My challenge is getting my client to see what I see. Drawing and painting are not my [...]
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November 15th, 2009 by building a pond
Before installing a water feature you need to ask yourself several important questions first:
What is your budget? How much can you spend on the entire project? You could spend $3,000 on a water feature and find out you still need an additional $1,000-1,500 for plants and amenities, such as a deck, gazebo, walkways, [...]
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November 7th, 2009 by building a pond
To the novice a pond is a pond is a pond. When it comes to Koi ponds, this is a huge mistake. A koi pond is a complex water environment. Because of the nature of Koi fish – large and fast growing – the pond needs to be of adequate size.
There are many things you [...]
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November 5th, 2009 by building a pond
There are many different types of filters available today for koi ponds which require regular cleaning. The decaying fish waste and pond debris need to be removed from the filter, flushed and cleaned with a garden hose – a labor intensive, stinky, filthy, disgusting job if there ever was one!
Biological filters are designed [...]
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October 30th, 2009 by building a pond
It can mean the difference between life and death of your koi fish!
Alkaline Koi Ponds
Generally speaking, alkaline conditions are more common than acidic in ponds, especially the newer ones. If the pH remains over 8.5 for any length of time, the koi fish will become stressed or diseased. Here are some helpful examples:
Symptoms
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October 20th, 2009 by building a pond
Why is there so much talk about pond liners? Which ones are UV protected, or stronger, or last longer? I am by no means an expert on liner technology, nor have I ever used them in my 26 years of designing and building waterfalls. If you’re a “liner guy” disciple, I’m sure [...]
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October 14th, 2009 by building a pond
As the hobby of Koi-keeping becomes more popular, so the building of Koi fish ponds in people’s backyards has seen a rise in numbers over recent years. The chance to own and care for these beautiful sociable creatures entices many to start, what often turns out to be, a life-long hobby. In this article, as [...]
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Tags: Digitally Design, Digitally Designed, Koi Pond Design, Water Feature Digital Design Library, Waterfalls
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